FlexPendant Operators Manual 3HAC16590 ... - Technology

1 Safety1.3.1. Safety signals, general1.3 Safety terminology1.3.1. Safety signals, generalGeneralDanger levelsThis section specifies all dangers that may arise from performing the work detailed in themanual. Each danger is detailed in its own section consisting of:• A caption specifying the danger level (DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION) and thetype of danger.• A brief description of what will happen if the operator/service personnel do noteliminate the danger.• An instruction of how to eliminate the danger to facilitate performing the activity athand.The table below defines the captions specifying the danger levels used throughout thismanual.Symbol Designation SignificationdangerwarningDANGERWARNINGELECTRICALSHOCKWarns that an accident will occur if the instructionsare not followed, resulting in a serious or fatal injuryand/or severe damage to the product. It applies towarnings that apply to danger with, for example,contact with high voltage electrical units, explosionor fire risk, risk of poisonous gases, risk of crushing,impact, fall from height etc.Warns that an accident may occur if the instructionsare not followed, that can lead to serious injury,possibly fatal, and/or great damage to the product. Itapplies to warnings that apply to danger with, forexample, contact with high voltage electrical units,explosion or fire risk, risk of poisonous gases, risk ofcrushing, impact, fall from height etc.The electrocution or electrical shock symbolindicates electrical hazards which could result insevere personal injury or death.Electrical shockcautionCAUTIONWarns that an accident may occur if the instructionsare not followed, that can result in injury and/ordamage to the product. It also applies to warnings ofrisks that include burns, eye injury, skin injury,hearing damage, crushing or slipping, tripping,impact, fall from height etc. Furthermore, it applies towarnings that include function requirements whenfitting and removing equipment, where there is a riskof damaging the product or causing a breakdown.3HAC 16590-1 Revision: BContinues on next page15